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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.44, 657.42 and 266.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.44, 657.42 and 266.59 is: 367.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.44 : 657.42 = 266.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.44/657.42 = 266.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.44x = 657.42 × 266.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.44x = 175,261.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,261.60/476.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.86

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